Conflict Theory

By: Group 4

Key Terms –Conflict Theory

•Conflict Theory •Competition • Power •Social Standing

Definitions

• Conflict Theory: studies the competition between different groups of power

• Social Standing: the different classes in society. E.g.. The rich and the poor

Thinkers • Karl Marx (1818-

1883): • German Philosopher • He studied society and

the economy (London)• He saw company

owners exploit their workers

• They would give low pay and poor living conditions

• He wrote Communist manifesto

• Key Terms: • Labour Exploitation • Class conflict • Lack of economic

equality

Summary

• Conflict theory is the completion between different groups for power

• The imbalance between the groups creates constant conflict

• Focuses on Economic Power • Everyone wants to have more power than

the next person• Different factors like gender, race, and

status are contributors of the conflict